Video: Devin Alexander's Slow Cooker Special
by Devin Alexander

This slow-cooker special from Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander will keep everyone warm on a cold winter day. Featured in her new cookbook with the American Diabetes Association, You Can Have It!, it's also a snap to prepare.

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Electric pressure cookers and "multi cookers" like Instant Pot are the hot new kitchen appliance. Chances are you either have one, plan to get one, or at least heard a lot about them. So what is the big deal with multi cookers anyway? And are they any help when it comes to making diabetes-friendly meals?

The polar vortex may finally be receding, but there are plenty of cool days ahead. On a cold day, there are few things as nice as walking into a house and being greeted with the rich, hearty smell of a slow-cooker meal. Instant warmth! Another plus? Most slow-cooker recipes are easy to prepare, meaning you can pull everything together quickly in the morning, and have a warm, comforting meal waiting for you in the evening with very little effort. If you're new to slow-cookers, this relatively inexpensive appliance is well worth the investment. And if you have an Instant Pot or other multi-cookers, you have a slow cooker too! With a special lid, you can use the slow-cook setting found on nearly all of these devices.

Ever notice that most recipes make four or more servings? This makes planning diabetes-friendly meals for just one or two people a challenge. Sure, you can eat leftovers, but eating the same meal several days in a row can get boring. And simply cutting recipes in half doesn't always work. Well, Diabetes Food Hub has just what you need! We have tons of recipes designed for one or two people. Below is a round up of three full meals that will have you wasting less and enjoying more.

This tasty, diabetes-friendly take on the classic burger infuses a spicy, Asian zing to cut down on added fats. The multigrain roll is designed to give it an authentic bàhn mí character, but you can skip the roll to cut carbs. Either way, it's a great new way to enjoy a comfort food classic.